Homosexuality in Urdu poetry: Tolerance in medieval India and Islamic societies in the past

Posted Sat, 07/04/2009 - 01:27 by jazzy

For once, the Shankaracharya and the Shahi Imam are on the same side as also the BJP and the Muslim leaders.

Friday Links — July 3, 2009

Posted Fri, 07/03/2009 - 14:00 by admin

Afghan Shi’as rallied for the passing of the women’s law in Kabul.

A widow and several other men and women in Bangladesh were whipped according to a women and children repression prevention act.

The BBC highlights two sisters who design couture abayas in Dubai. More here. Via Hijab Style.

A Moroccan woman is Spain’s first Swine flu death. [...]

Me on the Sarzoky burqa affair

Posted Fri, 07/03/2009 - 07:11 by admin

My latest post at Religion Dispatches: Take it off. Or we’ll make you.

Muslims United for Change – Fight Against Malaria – Imam Zaid Shakir

Posted Fri, 07/03/2009 - 01:40 by admin

Details can be found on the MuslimsUnitedForChange.com website.
This is the best project I have ever seen in a long time. May God make it successful. Ameen!

the Prophet’s character

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 19:46 by admin

I believe I’ve mentioned before that there is a very polite Jehovah’s Witness who rides AbuS and my bus.  While I am totally not up for proselytizing or being proselytize to, AbuS has been more than happy to chat with her about the Bible. 
AbuS rode the bus home with her yesterday and someone the subject [...]

Muslim Women and Choice in Marriage

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:00 by admin

This is a slightly edited version of an article written by Sahar, which originally appeared at Nuseiba. You can also read Yusra’s take on the debates.
Recently, I saw the Doha Debates, which is a show that debates controversial political, social and religious issues.  Journalist and mediator Tim Sebastian proposes a motion and the speakers [...]

The History of Islam in Pittsburgh and America

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:49 by admin

We need to learn more about our history here.

MAS Youth – Summer Nights with Imam Suhaib Webb and others – Starts in July

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 06:30 by admin

Details here.

New Jersey Muslims: Disconnected from Allah? – Divine Link comes to NJ – 7/10-12,17-19 – Sh. Yaser Birjas

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 06:24 by admin

Divine Link: Fiqh of Salah
Taught by Shaykh Yaser Birjas
July 10-12 & 17-19
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2 Harmon Plaza
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Details here.

walking hajj!

Posted Wed, 07/01/2009 - 20:41 by admin

Zomgosh, hyperventilating here!  This + Ramadan excitement is almost too much to bear!
Hajj Walking Program

A unique program (never offered before) designed to follow the Sunnah of the prophet throughout the Hajj journey.
A guided tour uniquely designed to follow on the foot step of our beloved the prophet (SAW) and his pious companions.
This program is recommended [...]